by Michael Gordon, Partner People love their pets. While states may classify pets as property, to most pet owners, they are certainly not that. They are our children and beloved members of the family. And like our human children, pets need to be provided for, while we are here, and... Read More »
Mar
04
Mar
04
WCS is honored to have been recognized by The Daily Record's as one of the Best Legacy Businesses in Maryland. This list honors businesses that have shown prolonged success and an ability to successfully navigate changing customer needs, technology, economic environments, and more.
Feb
20
DOS Releases March 2026 Visa Bulletin – EB-2 Current for Early Filing for All Countries Except China and India On February 19, 2026, DOS released the March Visa Bulletin. Due to the various presidential proclamations and DOS policy restricting immigrant visa issuance for nationals of certain countries, the number of... Read More »
Feb
10
Major changes are coming to the H-1B lottery in calendar year 2026 (for Fiscal Year 2027). The most significant shift is the end of the purely random lottery, replaced by a wage-weighted selection system designed to prioritize higher-paid, high-skilled workers. Key Dates & Deadlines -Registration Period: Opens March 4, 2026... Read More »
Feb
04
by J. Neil Lanzi, Partner One of the American dreams is owning your own business. From the very start of our nation’s history, small businesses helped establish and support the national economy. Like anything worth having, buying or selling a business requires time, effort and an investment in hiring professionals... Read More »
Jan
22
New Form Edition Officially Ends Option to Request a Social Security Number When Applying for an EAD Starting March 5, 2026, a new edition of Form I-765 must be used when applying for an Employment Authorization Document (i.e., work permit) with USCIS. The new edition eliminates the question asking if the applicant wants the Social Security Administration (SSA) to issue a... Read More »
Jan
16
Visa Halt For 75 Countries On January 14, 2026, the US Department of State (DOS) announced it will stop immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries starting January 21, 2026. Applicants can continue to submit applications and attend scheduled interviews, but no new visas will be issued. Dual nationals applying with a... Read More »
Jan
14
by J. Neil Lanzi, Partner Unfortunately, business fraud in the workplace is not all that uncommon. Employee theft and dishonesty affects all types of businesses and yes, even law firms. Often, the violating party is a well regarded employee who has been with the company or firm for many years. ... Read More »
Dec
23
Wright, Constable & Skeen LLP is pleased to announce that eleven of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers lists. The attorneys and the practice areas in which they are recognized as follows: 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers: Renee Bronfein Ades – Family Law James... Read More »
Dec
23
DHS Issues Final Rule on H-1B Cap Selection Process Today, December 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a copy of the final rule to be published in the Federal Register on December 29, 2025. The final rule implements a weighted selection process that will generally favor the... Read More »